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Buxton and Beller form formidable partnership
Two of the most established companies in Victorian real estate, Buxton and Beller, have announced they will join forces under the Buxton brand. The Beller Group’s Windsor office, founded in 1994 and led by Beller Group Director Andrew Fawell, will on July 1 become Buxton Stonnington, bringing the company to a total of 24 offices across the state. While the…
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Barry Plant achieves 15 straight years of ‘Highly Recommended’ customer service status
For 15 years running, the Barry Plant Group has achieved an elite benchmark with every Barry Plant office receiving a ‘Highly Recommended’ status for excellence in customer service. The Barry Plant Croydon office led by Matt Jinks and James Brougham were also recognised as the overall National Winner at the 2019 Australian Achiever Awards with a near-perfect score of 99.86…
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Three reasons this is the Best Real Estate Website in NZ
The way you present your agency website to both buyers and sellers is just as important as the way you present a home to potential buyers. At least that’s the belief of Mike McColl, Managing Director of New Zealand-based International Realty, who recently took out the award for Best Real Estate Website in New Zealand at the Asia Pacific Property…
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Architectural gem smashes North Lakes suburb record
A spectacular architecturally-designed home in Brisbane’s north has smashed the suburb record for North Lakes, selling at pre-auction for $1,550,000. With incredible views overlooking the prestigious North Lakes Golf Resort, 16 Kennedy Court boasted a one-off design by McCarthy Homes on a large 832sqm block. The property was marketed and sold by Ray White North Lakes Principal Darren Suhle, who said it…
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Port Macquarie and Crescent Head win big at Elders National Awards
Two NSW-based agencies run by Principal David Gray took home a record number of awards at the Elders National Awards recently. Elders Real Estate Port Macquarie and Elders Real Estate Crescent Head were recognised for their amazing performance in sales, growth and property management. They have gone from strength to strength in recent months, acquiring several new offices and bringing…
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BresicWhitney to introduce new auction fee model
Sydney property group BresicWhitney is looking to save sellers when it comes to auction fees, introducing a new model which sees them only pay to secure an auction date rather than foot the bill for full auction fees up-front. The move is aimed at alleviating what BresicWhitney says is a big cost for sellers going to market. Rather than paying…
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Perth home sets $4.73m sale record for online auction
A luxury Perth home has become the highest value property ever sold through the online auction platform, Openn Negotiation, with a winning bid of $4,727,776. Caro Cunningham from Mint Real Estate was the agent behind the record-breaking sale and says her sellers of 142A Victoria Avenue, Dalkeith are beyond happy with the result: “Selling in 20 days and above reserve…
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Reed & Co event in Noosa raises over $100K for children’s hospital equipment
Noosa’s Reed & Co Estate Agents has played an instrumental role in raising more than $100,000 to purchase vital paediatric medical equipment for the Sunshine Coast region. The impressive tally was the result of the company’s inaugural Charity Gala held on Saturday, 15 June at Noosa Waterfront Restaurant. The event was conducted in collaboration with the LOYAL and Humpty Dumpty…
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Ray White welcomes high performers James Levy and David Beveridge
Two of the highest performing agents on the Upper North Shore of Sydney have joined the award-winning team at Ray White Upper North Shore. With a combined 34 years’ experience in the industry, James Levy and David Beveridge have become two of the Upper North Shore’s leading agents. Having both worked at separate local agencies, Mr Levy and Mr Beveridge…
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Bryce Bevan named REINSW’s top novice auctioneer
It was sheer determination that got Bryce Bevan over the line as he and more than 25 other novice auctioneers made their bids for the 2019 REINSW Novice Auctioneers Competition. Mr Bevan, a Bloodstock Consultant with Inglis, was crowned the champion in front of excited bidders, supporters and industry leaders at Sydney’s iconic Customs House recently. “I’m absolutely ecstatic to…
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Wilson launches apartment-focused agency
Multi-award winning Real Estate Agent and entrepreneur Adrian Wilson has launched a new, innovative apartment-focused agency in Sydney City. Ayre Real Estate offers specialised services to the premium apartment market – an area which Mr Wilson believes has significant opportunity for improvement in the level of service, quality of marketing and specialist advice. “Buying, selling, renting or investing in apartments…
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McGrath predicts $6.5 million loss, appoints new CFO
McGrath Limited has announced the appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer as the company faces further losses in the final quarter of FY2019 if weak market trends continue. The company expects a full year EBITDA loss of up to $6.5 million for the year ended June, 2019, following on from an EBITDA loss of $4.5 million for the eight…
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Stone Real Estate launches third Hunter Valley office
Boutique agency Stone Real Estate is expanding in the key New South Wales market of Hunter Valley, with the addition of a third office in the region. Stone Real Estate Kurri Kurri opened this week, just over a year after the launch of Stone Hunter Valley and Stone Lake Macquarie. Principal of all three Stone Hunter Valley offices David Tanchevski…
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Dream come true for new RE/MAX Coast owners
A well-known Gold Coast real estate couple have taken over ownership of RE/MAX Coast, formerly Hartnell Realty, with big plans to move the business forward while retaining its family ties. Kevin and Lisa Brown said it was their dream to establish their real estate business in Ashmore, where their family (including nine-year-old twins and an almost-eight-year-old) has lived for 15…
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Sotheby’s International Realty expands in Western Australia
On the back of highly-successful senior sales roles, Meryl Carter has been announced as new Director of Sotheby’s Riverside location in Western Australia. Ms Carter said her extensive experience, including working with luxury brands such as Bombardier Business Jets and in numerous sales director and general management roles in global firms, stands her in good stead for the new position.…
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Stars align for new RE/MAX Pokeno owners
An agent who made ‘Rookie of the Year’ in her first 12 months with RE/MAX has taken over ownership of the Pokeno office, bringing her passion for the local community to the business. Lisa Walden, who is now in her fourth year with RE/MAX, along with her husband Kevin, launched RE/MAX Stars at 68 Great South Road on 1 June…
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Top sales performers recognised at the C21 Convention
At its annual Australasian Convention, Century 21 inducted Nickolas Dilles to its Hall of Fame and recognised top performers from within its network. Hamilton Island was the location of the 2019 Century 21 Convention, which saw attendees from across the business come together for three days of motivation, training, and networking. A key part of the convention was to recognise…
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Agency director Sophie Lyon wins $60,000 to reinvent the rental experience
realestate.com.au has announced Jellis Craig Hawthorn Director, Sophie Lyon, is the winner of the inaugural Real Ideas Prize. The nationwide competition saw real estate industry professionals reimagine the rental experience in Australia and had a total prize pool of $100,000 up for grabs. Ms Lyon pitched ShowMeNow – an Uber style concept designed to make it easier for tenants looking…
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@realty move into Tasmania
@realty has launched in Tasmania, giving the company a presence in every state and territory in Australia except the Northern Territory. The agency has secured licensing to expand into Tasmania, and launched a recruitment drive, enticing agents with its unique model that allows the opportunity to choose where they work, and own 100 per cent of their rent roll. Headquartered…
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DiJONES opens private rooms for parents across all NSW offices
DiJONES real estate has now opened a private room at all of their offices across NSW to allow mothers to breastfeed, and parents to change nappies and heat up food. DiJONES General Manager Kylie Walsh was frustrated with continuously watching parents sitting on the floor outside of public toilets trying to feed and change their babies, so a few years…
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Richard Shalhoub returns to McGrath
Prestige agent Richard Shalhoub is to return to McGrath after the company announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Mr Shalhoub’s business and assets in Sydney’s CBD and northern CBD harbourfront market. The total consideration is expected to be approximately $1.6 million and will be settled in cash, with the binding agreement expected to be completed in early…
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Stanton Hillier Parker relaunches Australian real estate arm
Stanton Hillier Parker has announced it will re-open its real estate arm in Australia. The business will be under the guidance of new management, offering boutique property advisory services to a diversified range of clients Australia-wide. Stanton Hillier Parker was originally formed via the merger of Hillier Parker, first established in 1896 in the United Kingdom, and Stanton & Sons…
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Queensland wins LJ Hooker ‘Real Estate of Origin’
As the Blues and Maroons prepare to don their jerseys and take to the field in Brisbane, Queensland has already been declared the victor in the LJ Hooker ‘Real Estate of Origin’. Head of Research, Mathew Tiller analysed the property market data from both states to compile the battle for open homes and auctions between QLD and NSW, and found…
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Leading Ayr real estate firm chooses Raine & Horne to support rapid growth
Anderson Real Estate of Ayr in North Queensland has partnered with Raine & Horne in a bid to take the growing operation to the next level. Established in 2013, Anderson Real Estate is an independent property management business run by former financial planner Peter Andersen, his wife Nora and their daughter Laura. “We have grown our property management business both…
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Ray White has a new office at Sydney’s Ramsgate Beach
The Ray White Group has welcomed the expansion of the Brighton-Le-Sands team, with a new office now open at Ramsgate. Principals Peter Tsekenis and Elia Economou welcomed the office opening, noting an increased southern Sydney footprint had been their goal in recent years. “For at least the last three to four years we were planning to expand the business. Our…
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Harcourts announces top national performers
Harcourts Group Australia capped off its annual conference with a black-tie awards gala to celebrate top performers in residential and commercial sales, property management and business achievements. Julianna Forsyth Baker received the company’s top accolade by being inducted into the Harcourts Hall of Fame. Harcourts Group Australia CEO Marcus Williams expressed his pride in the network for their work over…
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Stone Real Estate debuts in Ballarat
Stone Real Estate has opened an office in Ballarat, Victoria with two well-known locals, Jarrod Cloke and Samantha Prince. Jarrod said Stone’s fresh modern brand is a perfect fit for the Ballarat property market. “This town is attracting so much interest from both buyers and investors that a sophisticated boutique agency like Stone is exactly what it needs,” he said.…
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LJ Hooker Avnu expands to Sydney’s Northern Districts
LJ Hooker Avnu has announced its expansion into Sydney’s Northern Districts with the appointment of agent Benjamin Mulae and his team. Benjamin said he was attracted to LJ Hooker Avnu because of the efficiencies it will bring to him and his team. Joining Benjamin will be his associate agents Angie Wong and Martika Whitfield. “At Avnu my team will be…
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First National recognises more young leaders
First National Real Estate has recognised four more young Australians for their community leadership by presenting them with the First National Real Estate Leadership & Innovation Awards through the 2019 Seven News Young Achiever Awards. The winners announced across four states at separate awards functions included: Victoria – Yasmin Poole, 20, of Williamstown (First National Leadership Award) Yasmin is the…
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Raine & Horne welcome Newcastle mega-office
Raine & Horne has welcomed three independent Newcastle offices in Mayfield, Wallsend and New Lambton. In combination, the three offices have sold 6,000 properties since 2001. Raine & Horne Executive Chairman Angus Raine said the Newcastle mega-office is also one of the region’s foremost property managers, managing 1,500 rental properties. “Strategically, the Hunter is among our fastest growing regional growth…
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Belle Property launches in Cronulla with family-run team
Belle Property has launched into Cronulla, opening a new office under the leadership of veteran agent and Principal, Frank Sotto. Frank has worked in real estate for many years across various brands, and takes on this new role alongside his wife and son. “When we moved to the Shire, we realised we needed to be providing a higher level of…
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Buxton Hampton East welcomes return of Alex Spanidis
The return of Alex Spanidis has strengthened the team at Buxton Hampton East. Having previously worked at the office for 13 years, Alex is a distinguished agent and auctioneer with almost 20 years experience, particularly in Melbourne’s bayside suburbs. Buxton Hampton East Director Adam Gillon said the office is thrilled to be welcoming him back to what is already an exceptional team.…
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Barry Plant boosts regional expansion with Benalla office
The Barry Plant Group has expanded to the regional town of Benalla after signing an agreement with local Director and agent, Brenda Letson. Brenda said she chose to join the Barry Plant Group because of their commitment to an optimum client experience and long-term client relationships. “They also have an extensive training program across all aspects of real estate which…
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RE/MAX Principal sheds locks for cancer foundation
RE/MAX ‘Go For Sold’ owner Pamela Lee Burge has graciously sacrificed her locks in the name of a good cause. Based in Palmerston North in New Zealand, Mrs Lee Burge had her head shaved by local radio personality ‘Burnzee’ at the RE/MAX Go For Sold’s fourth annual Pink Ribbon Breakfast for Breast Cancer Foundation New Zealand on May 25. When…
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Colliers International appoints new leader for Western Sydney growth
Colliers International has appointed market leading commercial real estate expert Frank Oliveri to lead its ambitious growth plans in Western Sydney. Mr Oliveri joins Colliers International from CBRE, where he was the Managing Director for the Western Sydney, North Sydney, and South Sydney offices. He has spent the past 11 years specialising in investment sales within the Western Sydney and…
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